Rocky Mountaineer: How To Choose Your Rail Service Level

A truly moving train journey, the Rocky Mountaineer is a majesty of the Canadian Rockies meets the comfort of luxury train travel. All Rocky Mountaineer routes offer two levels of luxury for you to choose from. With either service, enjoy warm hospitality, sophisticated comforts, gourmet dining and spectacular scenery that comes with a Rocky Mountaineer journey. Here you'll find the key differences and similarities for both service levels.

 

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SilverLeaf Service

The SilverLeaf service level gives you everything you need and more to experience the majesty of the Rocky Mountains in luxury: panoramic views, delicious meals and beverages brought right to your seat, friendly Hosts and complimentary baggage transfers. Embrace custom-designed glass-dome coaches giving you a truly panoramic view of your surroundings. The oversized windows give you a clean, crisp view and make photography a snap. So, you can take it all in from the comfort of your reclining chair. Or you can get a little bit closer in our outdoor viewing area. A feast for your senses, tantalise on gourmet meals served in the comfort of your seat. It might even take your eyes away from the window – at least for a little while. The SilverLeaf servcie is paired with hotel accommodation in a standard room at a comfortable hotel with restaurants onsite or a stroll away.

 

Quick Facts

Length: 26m (85ft). Width 3m (10ft). Height 4.3m (14ft).

Capacity: 56 seats

Coach style: Custom designed single level dome

Window style: Oversized glass dome windows for taking in spectacular views

Dining: Regionally inspired breakfast and lunch served in the comfort of your seat.

Seating: Reclining, comfortable pre-assigned seating with ample leg room

Number of Hosts: 2 hosts plus 1 culinary team member

Viewing Area: Small outdoor viewing area

Beverages: Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic

Snacks: Gourmet sweet and savoury included

Storytelling: Engaging Hosts with stories on historic sites, scenery and wildlife

Baggage Delivery: Complimentary baggage delivery to specified overnight hotels

 

Rail Routes

First Passage To The West, Journey Through The Clouds, Rainforest To Gold Rush, Rockies To The Red Rocks

 

 

SilverLeaf Plus Service

Add SilverLeaf Plus on your Rockies To Red Rocks Rail Route to complement the exceptional onboard experience. An exclusive service only available on the Rockies to Red Rocks rail route. SilverLeaf Plus Service includes all the benefits available on SilverLeaf Service and more.

 

Additional features:

Exclusive Lounge Car Access: enjoy additional space indoors to relax and soak in the scenery, as well as a small outdoor viewing area

Elevated dining experience: enjoy an elevated dining experience including wine pairings and premium alcoholic beverages available in the lounge car and at your seat.

Signature cocktails: Enjoy carefully hand-crafted signature cocktails while taking in the scenic views from our spacious lounge car.

Additional Host: 2 hosts plus 1 culinary team member with one additional host in Lounge Car

 

Rail Route: Rockies To The Red Rocks

 

 

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GoldLeaf Service

The GoldLeaf Service is where five star comfort meets five star views. Indulge your senses with gourmet meals prepared by Executive Chefs, and expansive views through the panoramic windows of a bi-level glass dome coach to the Canadian Rockies. Stretch your legs and your viewing angles in its bi-level glass-dome coaches. Sink into your spacious seat on the upper level and enjoy meals in the lower-level dining area. You’ll find extra space as you step out onto your exclusive outdoor viewing platform to get closer to the action. Taste the difference and savour every second as you enjoy elegantly plated meals prepared with local ingredients from the comfort of a dedicated dining room while sprawling views of the Rocky Mountains will be unfolding right outside your window. The GoldLeaf service is paired with hotel accommodation in a premium hotel with restaurants and other amenities on the premises. Availability for a room upgrade for more space or an exceptional view is offered at an additional cost.

 

Quick Facts

Length: 26–27m (85-89 ft). Width 3m (10ft). Height 5.3- 5.5m (17.5-18.2ft).

Capacity: 68 seats

Coach style: Bi level dome with seating above and dining below

Window style: Full glass dome windows with panoramic views

Dining: Gourmet a la carte breakfast and lunch in lower-level dining room

Seating: Reclining, comfortable pre-assigned seating with ample leg room

Number of Hosts: 4 hosts plus a full culinary team

Viewing Area: Large exclusive outdoor viewing platform

Beverages: Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic

Snacks: Gourmet sweet and savoury included

Storytelling: Engaging Hosts with stories on historic sites, scenery and wildlife

Baggage Delivery: Complimentary baggage delivery to specified overnight hotels

 

Rail Routes

First Passage To The West, Journey Through The Clouds, Rainforest To Gold Rush

 

 

 

It can be difficult choosing which of our four extraordinary rail routes to experience. Although there are similarities, each one travels through distinct landscapes, cities, and climates. Discover an elevated train travel with our guides to the Three Different Rail Routes Into The Canadian Rockies and the newest route Rockies To The Red Rocks.

 

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